Vael nodded once.
"Yes, A mana parasite. They transformed their life into parasites. It moves through mana. It reaches into the mind and devours everything that makes you human. Then it wears your face. Their primary host is mana and for reproduction the second host is mana users or living beings who are capable of using mana. After reproduction they spread in the near surroundings through the nose and ears."
A quiet breeze swept across the lake. The surface rippled.
Elara stared at Vael. She didn't breathe.
Vael stepped forward again, slowly.
